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Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!

Photos: Desi Oakley, Cleavant Derricks, and More in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is opening its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, starring Desi Oakley. See production photos here!

WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

Interview: Jazley Genovese Helps Audiences ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Moonlight Stage
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 16, 2024

Interview with Jazley Genovese who plays Tammy in 'Escape to Margaritaville' now playing at Moonlight Stage through June 22nd.

Jennifer Allen, Fred Applegate, Alan H Green, Shannon O'Boyle Will Lead Reading of New Musical, DIDN'T YOU USED TO BE?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

Jennifer Allen, Fred Applegate, Alan H. Green, and Shannon O'Boyle will star in an industry reading of new musical, 'Didn't You Used To Be?'

Review: TARZAN at Tuacahn with Josh Strickland is Euphoric
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 10, 2023

Josh Strickland, who originated the role of Tarzan on Broadway and appears on the original cast recording, leads Disney’s TARZAN at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre.  The entire production lives up to its star with a heightened reality that equals the euphoria conjured by such an unparalleled opportunity.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Tuacahn is a Confectionary Delight
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 5, 2023

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre is a confectionary delight for families to enjoy together. 

Photos: First Look at Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland & More in Tuacahn Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Josh Strickland as Tarzan in Tuacahn's production!

Photos: First Look at DID YOU SEE WHAT WALTER PAISLEY DID TODAY? at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023

The World Premiere of the “beatnik” horror comedy musical, DID YOU SEE WHAT WALTER PAISLEY DID TODAY? with book, music & lyrics by Randy Rogel, produced by Kevin Bailey/MB Artists, Inc., with musical direction by Andrew Orbison, musical supervision by Kimberly Grigsby, choreography by Connor Gallagher, and developed and directed by BT McNicholl opens tonight, March 18th, and will run through Sunday, April 2, 2023 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Check out the photos here!

Review: The Funny Ladies Rule in Musical Theatre West's 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL
by Michael Quintos - Feb 16, 2023

Endearing and earnest, MTW’s new production of 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL---which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through February 26---is a pleasing musical comedy (adapted from the hit film) filled with hilarious dialogue, outrageous silliness, and, of course, really catchy tunes via Dolly Parton.

Photos: First Look at 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

Musical Theatre West's production of 9 to 5, The Musical, which debuted in Long Beach, CA this last weekend with three performances, including a dazzling Dollywood red-carpet event for the official opening night.

Full Casting Announced For the Premiere of DID YOU SEE WHAT WALTER PAISLEY DID TODAY? at La Mirada
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

 La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and MB Artists, Inc.  have announced full casting for a very special event: the World Premiere of the “beatnik” horror comedy musical, DID YOU SEE WHAT WALTER PAISLEY DID TODAY?

Ashley Moniz, Madison Claire Parks & Daebreon Poiema to Lead 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

Fifteen years after it made its original appearance in the Los Angeles theater scene, 9 to 5, The Musical is debuting on the Musical Theatre West stage! Musical Theatre West will bring some of Dolly Parton’s award-winning music to life for its first show of the 2023 season.

Musical Theatre West Kicks Off The New Year With 9 TO 5 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Fifteen years after it made its original appearance in the Los Angeles theater scene, 9 to 5, The Musical is debuting on the Musical Theatre West stage! Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach's premier theater company, will bring some of Dolly Parton's award-winning music to life for its first show of the 2023 season.

BROADWAY AT THE BOURBON ROOM Popular Monthly Musical Cabaret Series Returns July 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway's best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway. Each month features a different musical theme for Broadway at the Bourbon Room.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl Begins Performances Tonight
by Alan Henry - Jul 8, 2022

Tthe Hollywood Bowl's production of Kinky Boots beings performances tonight and runs through July 10th, 2022, featuring Wayne Brady in the role of Lola, Jake Shears as Charlie, and Kelly Marie Tran as Lauren. Go inside rehearsals and get a first look at the cast in action.

Mark Ballas, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Drew Seeley & More Join KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

Additional casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Kinky Boots July 8–10,2022. Find out how to get tickets and see who else is in the cast!

Broadway at the Bourbon Room Returns April 25 With 'cabaretSIXNINE'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022

'Broadway at the Bourbon Room' is a celebratory monthly musical cabaret with show-stopping performances by Broadway and LA's best. Broadway at The Bourbon Room preserves the caliber of a Broadway cabaret and injects it into the glamourous LA theatre scene, while providing a performance platform for opportunity and community.

BWW Interview: BROADWAY At THE BOURBON ROOM's Benet Braun Making Beautiful Music Everywhere He Can
by Gil Kaan - Mar 16, 2022

Marisa Matthews and Ashley Moniz produced their first edition of their monthly cabaret Broadway at The Bourbon Room last month with their second edition Songs of Sondheim playing March 28, 2022, at (of course) The Bourbon Room. Got a chance to throw out a few questions to B@BB’s musical director extraordinaire, the very busy Benet Braun.

Lauren Zakrin, John Battagliese & More to Take Part in BROADWAY AT THE BOURBON ROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a new, monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway’s best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway. Each month will feature a different musical theme for Broadway at the Bourbon Room.